Cardozo Journal of Equal Rights & Social Justice
Abstract
The article examines the challenges of achieving economic justice in divorce, particularly for women, who often face financial hardship due to their caregiving roles. It critiques the "clean break" principle in spousal support, arguing that it neglects the economic sacrifices of custodial parents and the value of human capital investments. While spousal support may reinforce gender stereotypes, its denial can perpetuate inequality. The article advocates for a more nuanced legal framework that considers the interplay of law, theory, and social reality to address the economic realities of divorce effectively.
Disciplines
Law | Law and Economics | Law and Gender
Recommended Citation
Emily Jackson,
Economic Justice in Divorce,
2
Cardozo J. Equal Rts. & Soc. Just.
23
(1995).
Available at:
https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cardozoersj/vol2/iss1/5